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Hear this out loud PauseCounterclaim. The defendant may file a counterclaim, which asserts that the plaintiff has injured the defendant in some way, and should pay damages. ("You're suing me? Well then, I'm suing you.") It may be filed separately or as part of the answer.
Hear this out loud PauseExamples of counterclaims include: After a bank has sued a customer for an unpaid debt, the customer counterclaims (sues back) against the bank for fraud in procuring the debt. The court will sort out the different claims in one lawsuit (unless the claims are severed).
Hear this out loud PauseMostly, an answer includes the defendant's counterclaims (allegations or claims against the plaintiff) and/or affirmative defenses (legal defenses that can defeat the plaintiff's claim).
An answer to a counterclaim is a written response by a Plaintiff to a Defendant's counterclaim. The answer to counterclaim must also state defenses to each of the Defendant's counterclaims in short, plain statements.
Hear this out loud PauseA counterclaim should start with a topic sentence that acknowledges the opposing side and references the previous paragraph to create a smooth transition. Counterclaims should also include credible sources as evidence for the opposing side.